Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating The Makita cordless orbital sander works through the rotation of a sanding disk at varying speeds. It’s designed to ensure the sanding surface would be distributed. This ensures a smooth and even finish across the entire workpiece.

In 1958, they introduced their first power tool –a hand-operated electric planer. This proved to be a decisive point in the fortunes of Makita. A few months later, they released a hand-held chaser which began a trend that is still evident today as a specialist manufacturer of power tools. Compact and lightweight battery charger designed to charge slide type lithium-ion batteries BL1011B, BL1021B and BL1016B. Makita is one of, if not the largest manufacturer of power tools in the world with factories in Brazil, China, Romania, Dubai, Germany, the US, and the UK. The company was founded on 21st March 1915 as Makita Denski Seisakushoby Mosaburo Makita. The company's early days were selling and repairing light fixtures, motors and transformers. In 1935, they began to specialize in electric motors and even began to export them around the world. By 1938, the company had changed its name to Makita Electric Works.Charge times: 14.4/18V 3.0Ah battery in 22 mins 18V 4.0Ah battery in 36 mins 18V 5.0Ah battery in 45 mins To get the most out of your Makita battery sander, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions. But there are a few tips to consider for achieving the best results: Makita palm sanders are the perfect finishing solution for small and large surfaces. They are designed to deliver high performance while fitting into the hand comfortably and providing an excellent grip.

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world’s largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The new Makita 1.5Ah battery with a 22 minute fast charge time with a DC10SB charger or 50 minute standard charge time with a DC10WD charger The new Makita 2.0Ah battery with a 30 minute fast charge time with a DC10SB charger or 70 minute standard charge time with a DC10WD charger. A Makita cordless sander is primarily used for creating smooth surfaces on wood. Very easy to operate, it’s one of the most versatile electric power tools in any tradesperson’s tool bag. But with so many models and functions to choose from, how do you know which version is right for you?The new Makita 4.0Ah battery with a 60 minute fast charge time with a DC10SB charger or 130 minute standard charge time with a DC10WD charger.